External Retaining Ring

Level I
Order Filler I

Revision Date: July 30, 2015

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External Retaining Ring

Description:

A retaining ring is a fastener that holds components or assemblies onto a shaft or in a housing/bore when installed in a groove. Once installed, the exposed portion acts as a shoulder which retains the specific component or assembly.

Material:

  • Steel
  • Stainless Steel

Grades:

~N/A~

Markings:

~N/A~

Plating:

  • Plain FInish
  • Zinc

How to Measure:

Inside Diameter

Application:

These rings expand to pass over a shaft. When released, they spring into the groove.

Abbreviation / Jargon:

  • External Retaining Ring
  • Shaft Ring

Part Number Prefix:

  • 0RR*X*
  • 1RR*X*

Style / Types:

  • External
  • Internal
  • E-Clip
  • Spiral